My Old House"Fix"

06/15/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀. Let's be honest, there is no easy or fast way to strip paint that puts a big smile on our faces! We need all the help we can get, and we're here to help! From paint st*****rs, to scrapers, sandpaper, abrasives, proper PPE, and more...we've got you covered. Browse our curated resources and Directory to connect with the proper information, businesses, and suppliers that you need to FIX your Old House!

Find expert paint stripping solutions for historic homes in our Directory. Safely restore original details with environmentally friendly methods.

06/11/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮: Follow me for a short tutorial on range hood installation options. Part 2 focuses on the Z LINE "Remote Blower" Range Hood option (my personal favorite), which results in "near silent" range hood operation in your kitchen. As part of the kitchen design and kitchen planning, you can relocate the noisy motor to a basement or attic space. Here we'll show you the mechanical room placement in the basement.

Check out our Kitchen Resources Page for this Z LINE Remote Blower Range Hood and much more! - https://www.myoldhousefix.com/kitchen

https://www.myoldhousefix.com/videos/zline-range-hood-installation-guide-part-2-ultra-quiet-remote-blower

Video posted by Christopher Hewett, PMP about ZLine Range Hood Installation Guide: Part 2-Ultra Quiet Remote Blower on My Old House Fix.

06/10/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆? A great question came up in our Faccebook Group. What is an easy solution for hauling 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 items up/down stairs and basements in our Old Houses - think cast iron radiators, appliances, large furniture, clawfoot tubs, safes, portable air conditioners, etc.

An Electric Dolly is a life AND back-saver! It moves on tracks like a tank, securely and easily - up ramps, steep staircases, steps, and more. The rubber tracks also protect your floors, surfaces, and finishes.

Its a great investment for moving heavy stuff in and out of your Old House and basements.

MORE INFO HERE:
https://www.myoldhousefix.com/products/electric-stair-climbing-dolly

06/09/2026

Hey! Today is Old House "Meme" Day. Got a favorite Old House meme? Share it with us, because we all need an Old House laugh!!!

Note: No radiators or trim, or wood windows were harmed in the making of this post! 🤣 😂 🤣

06/09/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 - 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: The clapboard siding on your Old House is often cracked at the edges from nails, age, aluminum siding installation, etc. Don't rip out this old growth wood just to replace with new wood, which won't last! Learn a few DIY steps to repair it... right here with My Old House Fix!

𝗧𝗶𝗽: over the past 10 years I've found that the elastomeric caulk performs much better than glue over time on linear cracks. Glue cracks after a few seasonal cycles from natural wood expansion and contraction. Caulk stays flexible and won't crack.

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱:
* Pin Nailer
* Wood Glue (works best for base of crack)
* Elastomeric Caulk (for the gap/crack or over the glue)

Video posted by Christopher Hewett, PMP about Wood Siding Repair: How to Repair Cracks in Clapboard Siding, Part 1 on My Old House Fix.

06/08/2026

𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: We have some amazing Old House flooring resources here for you - for bath, kitchen, living areas, and more! From hardwood, to tile, vinyl floorcloths, finishes, and stains...we have you covered. Don't start your next flooring project until you take a look here!

https://www.myoldhousefix.com/flooring

Discover flooring options like hardwood and tile for historic homes in our directory. Connect with top suppliers and experts.

06/08/2026

𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀. You have an Old House. You have old Tile. You have tile projects, but don't know where to turn? Don't know what materials to use?Browse our list of Tile info, materials, businesses, Pros, and resources...all at your fingertips! Your Old House will thank you!

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Discover top-quality tiles for historic homes in our global Directory. Find expert advice on vintage and reproduction tiles that enhance any old house.

06/05/2026

𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗩𝗔𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Think you need to "cut up" your Old House to install A/C or central heating...think again! Have you heard of The Unico System? If not, it is a 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, small duct high velocity (𝗦𝗗𝗛𝗩) system. You can easily "retrofit" an entire house, or add to the system as we did here...just "fish" the small ducts through the wall like wiring!
Here is an overview of a Unico retrofit through existing wall cavities in just a few steps. Although the wall sections here are open for renovations, it gives you a better "cut away" view of how a Unico retrofit travels through the walls:

𝟭) From 2nd floor master, probe up to the attic with a drill to establish location.
𝟮) Cut access hole in master floor wall cavity area (at floor).
𝟯) Cut register hole downstairs in parlor, near ceiling.
𝟰) Install register and duct. Feed from parlor up to the master bedroom.
𝟱) Feed duct from master bedroom to attic.
𝟲) Connect new duct to main trunk line.
𝟳) Patch the small opening in parlor...DONE!

𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 - For the full Unico System blog read here - https://www.myoldhousefix.com/blog/unico-system-air-conditioner-best-hvac-old-house

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06/05/2026

𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: It's no secret that "all things" plaster can be very intimidating, especially for Old House owners and DIY'ers. We're here to help! And access to good info increases your knowledge! Need Plaster resources and info for your Old House? Browse our Old House Directory, connect with Businesses, Experts near you, and gather info that you need to tackle your next plaster repair! You got this!

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Find expert plaster repair and restoration resources for historic homes in our Directory. Connect with specialists in traditional and decorative techniques.

06/04/2026

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Connect with non-profits dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historic homes. Discover resources and support in our global directory.